UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC
USDOT 3330935 • DBA: ESTES DEDICATED • 1501 N HAMILTON ST, RICHMOND, VA, 23230
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Broker | MC-1061460 | DISMISSED | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-1061460 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 27, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-P2272-450342 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-P2272-450154 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2021 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-P2272-450154 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2021 | Jul 29, 2022 |
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | BIPD/Primary | AHI-P2272-451354 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 2019 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | BIPD/Primary | AHI-P2272-451354 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 24, 2019 | Dec 9, 2019 |
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | BIPD/Primary | AHI-P2272-451354 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2019 | Oct 30, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-P2272-450342 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-P2272-450154 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-P2272-450154 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | AHI-P2272-451354 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | AHI-P2272-451354 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2019 | Dec 9, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | AHI-P2272-451354 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2019 | Oct 30, 2019 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1061460 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2025 |
| MC1061460 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Jan 13, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1061460 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2019 |
| MC1061460 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 30, 2019 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
29 states • 880 inspections
Violation Summary (157 violations from latest 100 of 880 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 10 | 10 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 8 | 8 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 4 | 4 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:75A3-TAOL | 75A3-TAOL | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.110B1-C | Cargo securement - logs | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2II-C | Cargo securement - logs | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 3 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:110B2I-C | 110B2I-C | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:45D-B | 45D-B | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:3A1-BALAC | 3A1-BALAC | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLTRS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.301A | 387.301A | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16B | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(e) | 390.21(e) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (880 inspections)
Showing 50 of 880
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | 5138 FREE UNION RD AT 0.05M N OF CHAPLE SPRINGS RO | ...UJ0054 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Feb 13, 2026 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I-79 | ...JH6389 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Nov 20, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | IRVING | S 2900 BELTLINE RD | ...UE8530 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Oct 27, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | SB I-495 AT 0.20M N OF RT 620 | ...294387 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Oct 15, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SILER CITY | 64 | ...UJ8355 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Sep 13, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...UG6770 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Sep 3, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | HIGHWAY 501 | ...UL0714 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Aug 23, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | DUNDALK | 49.09 FEET EAST OF MILE POINT 1.700 ON MD 157 - PE | ...UU9424 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Aug 15, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | LEE JACKSON HIGHWAY AT 0.20M S OF SHORT CUT ROAD | ...UR1352 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Aug 12, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DUNDALK | 8.29 FEET SOUTH OF MILE POINT 4.980 ON MD 695 - BA | ...KG3840 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Aug 6, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HENRICO | LABURNUM AVENUE AT 75FT N OF FINLAY STREET | ...NT9243 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Aug 4, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DICKSON CITY BOROUGH | ROUTE 6006 E | ...VE4550 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Jul 24, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | LEE JACKSON HWY AT 50FT N OF RICABOUND LANE | ...UL0716 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Jun 23, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | CONROE | E 2200 DAVIS ST | ...LX2857 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| May 1, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS | 100 TOM LANDRY HWY | ...240209 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Apr 26, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | CLIFTMONT AV | ...572247 | ESTES DEDICATED |
| Mar 27, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ROUTE 7 | ...K00654 | ESTES DEDICATED |
| Mar 8, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MABANK | W 17000 MASON ST | ...NH1169 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Mar 5, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | EGG HARBOR TWP | Waterford Road | ...UG5909 | ESTES DEDICATED |
| Feb 11, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | BENT MOUNTAIN RD AT 200FT N OF LOOKOUT LN | ...UK6891 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Jan 29, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RANDALLSTOWN | PV1977 HITHERGREEN DR | ...NF0526 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Nov 20, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WESTBOUND I-64 | ...NT9246 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Nov 19, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | E ALTAMONTE DR | ...UJ3138 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Sep 24, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARNEYS POINT TWP | I-295 SECONDARY | ...VJ4111 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| Sep 18, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALACHUA COUNTY UNINC | W NEWBERRY RD | ...UG6795 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events